Creating your First Playlist

Downloading ProPresenter for the first time can be tricky, but we're here to help! This video will guide you step-by-step through how to download, install, and activate ProPresenter on your computer — whether you’re using macOS or Windows.

If you’re new to ProPresenter, getting started can feel intimidating — especially if you’ve been asked to run slides during a live service. This step-by-step tutorial is designed to help new operators learn the essential tools and features needed to confidently run ProPresenter in a church setting.

We’ll explore how to set up and use timers in ProPresenter to manage countdowns, track speaking time, and organize live event flow. Timers are a powerful built-in tool that help you keep services and events on schedule — whether you’re running pre-service countdowns, segment timers, or elapsed clocks for presenters.

We’ll take an in-depth look at Themes — one of the most powerful tools in ProPresenter for streamlining your workflow and ensuring design consistency across your presentations.

Get familiar with the ProPresenter interface and learn how each section of the workspace contributes to a streamlined, powerful presentation environment. This video provides a complete overview of the layout so you can confidently navigate, organize, and operate ProPresenter during your services or events.

Learn how to quickly use search in ProPresenter to build playlist and import presentations. - Topics Covered - Search, Song Import, SongSelect View more ...